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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
9
A jumble of local notes mentions contributions from the state penitentiary to Salvation Army and SUARSTE chapter No 19, a Cowboys reunion in Montezuma, retirements near Dona Ana, and various civic items. Fire at a Las Cruces theater destroyed by Sunday, with Lawrence Lackey and Albuquerque occupants noted.
Fragmented OCR text shows a long, garbled passage claiming American spirit and urging wartime spending and thrift. It includes references to the University of New Mraiv, June dates, and political figures, with disjointed phrases about stamps, goods, and government. The readable portions hint at a critical, nationalistic editorial tone amid jumbled lines.
A busy weekend scene includes Jefferson Isaacks hosting a Sunday School girl party, and Alamorda and Fort Bayard groups holding card parties, dances, and socials. Numerous teachers, clubs, and church members attend gatherings, with plans for future events at the Manse, Armory, and various local venues.
The State of New Mexico announces publication of an oil and gas lease auction in Rio Arriba County. The Commissioner of Public Lands will offer acreage for exploration and production for up to ten years at public auction, with bids evaluated and awarded to the highest qualified bidder.
Sealed proposals were received by the New Mexico Highway Commission for road improvements with detailed quantities and contracts. Separate public land lease notices call for bids on exploration and development with terms, deposits, and deadlines, in Santa Fe and Socorro counties, May to July 1920.
Classified item lists eggs brown leghorns priced at 1 25 and 3 50 with shipments from Mes Ed Ash Alamo New Mexico. WANTED state lands buyers from NM lands purchased in 1916 1917 1918 invited to submit descriptions and lowest cash price or equities to Charles K Henry 288 East Colorado Pasadena California
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